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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.47, 1,701.44 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.47, 1,701.44 and 312.81 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.47 : 1,701.44 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.47/1,701.44 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.47x = 1,701.44 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.47x = 532,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,225.88/1,134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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